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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this must-listen episode of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, host Sid Bensalah sits down with George Dom, aviation executive, author, and former Blue Angels Flight Leader and Topgun instructor. Together, they explore what it takes to build high-trust, high-performance teams in some of the most demanding environments on earth.George shares how trust, character, and competence can transform a group of individuals into an elite, resilient team capable of excellence under extreme pressure. Drawing from his experience leading combat missions, commanding squadrons, and performing breathtaking aerial maneuvers with the Blue Angels, George brings powerful lessons on mental resilience, accountability, empathy, and communication.They unpack George’s acclaimed book High-Trust Leadership, diving into his five pillars of trust and why proactive trust-building is essential for leaders in sports, business, and beyond. George also reflects on the challenges of writing and editing his book, the impact of movies like Top Gun on the fighter pilot community, and the leadership trends he sees shaping the future.Whether you’re a coach, athlete, entrepreneur, or executive, this conversation is filled with real, actionable insights that will elevate your leadership game.00:00 High-Trust Leadership and Peak Performance00:28 Introduction to George Dom02:14 George Dom's Leadership Journey04:13 Lessons from the Blue Angels08:20 The Importance of Trust17:34 Building High-Performance Teams27:08 The Five Pillars of Trust35:50 Writing the Book38:01 Developing Mental Resilience39:41 Training for G Forces41:53 The Power of Visualization45:21 Balancing Trust and Accountability46:57 Empathy in Leadership52:13 Creating a Culture of Feedback58:55 Emerging Leadership Trends01:01:48 Lightning RoundListen now and learn how to lead with trust, even when the stakes couldn’t be higher.Support the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk! Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations at the intersection of sports, leadership, faith, community, and clean progress. Follow, watch, and share your voice—because it matters. Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify (Video) → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 Twitter/X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive Updates Your Voice Matters! 🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea? We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here 💡 Support the Podcast 👉 Donate.
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